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Automation of IP Management

• Definition: Using digital tools (often software) to reduce manual tasks (renewal reminders, automated monitoring, etc.) and increase efficiency in managing Intellectual Property (IP) rights.

C

Classes of Nice

• Definition: An international classification (administered by WIPO) dividing products and services into 45 classes (e.g., Class 9 for software). Used when filing a trademark to define the scope of goods/services covered.

Counterfeiting

• Definition: Illicit use or imitation of a trademark, patent, or any other IP right, causing harm to the legitimate holder.

Cybersecurity

• Definition: All technical and legal means to protect data and IT systems from cyberattacks, including safeguarding official websites and domain names.

Cybersquatting

• Definition: Abusive registration of a domain name that reproduces or closely imitates an existing trademark or trade name, with the intent to profit (resale, traffic diversion) or cause harm.

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DNS (Domain Name System)

• Definition: The system that links a domain name (e.g., ipzen.com) to its corresponding IP address. Crucial for a website’s availability and reliability.

Domain Name

• Definition: A unique address leading to a website (e.g., ipzen.com). Must be registered and renewed to maintain exclusivity and avoid cybersquatting.

Domain Name Management

• Definition: Registering, renewing, transferring, and monitoring domain names to keep them under the exclusive control of the business and protect its online identity.

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ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)

• Definition: The international organization responsible for coordinating global domain name management (TLDs) and IP address allocation.

INPI (Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle)

• Definition: The French office for filing and protecting trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. Maintains official IP registries in France.

Intellectual Property Management

• Synonyms/Variants: IP Management, IP Portfolio Management, Management of IP Rights
• Definition: A set of practices aimed at protecting, enhancing, and monitoring IP rights (trademarks, patents, designs, etc.). Involves tracking deadlines, renewals, changes, and detecting potential infringements.

Intellectual Property Management Tool

• Synonyms/Variants: IP Management Tool, IP Portfolio Management Tool, IP Asset Management Tool
• Definition: A software solution (cloud-based or on-premises) used to track and manage all IP titles (trademarks, patents, designs), with automated alerts, reporting features, and real-time updates.

Intellectual Property Software

• Synonyms/Variants: IP Software, IP Management Software, Trademark Management Software, IP Portfolio Software
• Definition: An application (SaaS or on-premises) that centralizes IP data, sends renewal alerts, monitors opposition proceedings, conducts competitive watch, etc.

Intellectual Property Software Protection

• Definition: Legal and technical measures to safeguard software (copyright, software patents where applicable, code encryption, licensing, or deposits with a trusted authority).

Intellectual Property Solutions

• Synonyms/Variants: Cloud Solution for IP, Trademark Management Solution, IP Solutions, IP Portfolio Tracking
• Definition: Services or tools (often SaaS-based) facilitating IP management from filing through monitoring. Enables online collaboration with various stakeholders (lawyers, specialized firms, etc.).

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Registration

• Definition: The official validation of a trademark by the relevant office after examination, provided there has been no successful opposition from a third party.

Renewal

• Definition: Extending the validity of an IP right (often 10 years for a trademark). Necessary to maintain continuous protection.

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Territorial Scope

• Definition: The geographic range in which a trademark is protected (national, European, international), often decided at the time of filing or via treaties (e.g., WIPO).

Trademark

• Definition: A distinctive sign (name, logo, slogan, etc.) that differentiates a company’s goods or services from competitors. Protected by filing with an office such as INPI or EUIPO.

Trademark Availability Search

• Definition: Research into national and international databases to ensure a trademark is available, avoiding conflicts with existing rights.

Trademark Filing

• Definition: The process of registering a trademark with a competent office (e.g., USPTO, INPI, EUIPO). Grants exclusive usage rights for the selected classes in a given territory.

Trademark Monitoring

• Synonyms/Variants: Trademark Watch, Online Brand Monitoring
• Definition: Active vigilance to detect any infringement (similar filings, counterfeiting, unauthorized use). May include specialized online monitoring of e-commerce platforms or social networks.

Trademark Portfolio

• Definition: The full set of trademarks owned by an individual or entity, typically managed strategically (territorial extensions, coverage in multiple classes, etc.).